This Friday the Snowy Mountains of Music Festival will blast the Perisher slopes with come of the coolest acts around. Timber and Steel are packing the winter woolies to go and check out this unique festival and to get in the mood, we’ve been checking out some of the lesser known acts. We were delighted to discover the mellow tunes of The April Maze. We were so excited by them that, instead of just Spotlighting them, we decided we should grab a few minutes of their time and grill them! Sivan is the gorgeous vocalist and cellist and she took some time out to chat with us about their musical influences and their time on the folk festival circuit...

To view full interview Click Here: http://timberandsteel.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/smom-interview-april-maze/

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The April Maze
Recycled Soul

I have seen Sivan (AKA April) and Todd, The April Maze, play live four times now and every time has been an absolute treat. Their music brings an instant smile to the lips and lifts the spirits. It is fascinating to watch them mesmerize their audience with their unique musical style.

Their latest CD Recycled Soul continues in this tradition.

The April Maze are Sivan Agam and Todd Mayhew. Sivan has a wonderful rich voice with a husky quality which is absolutely enchanting. Her instrumental work on the cello is totally captivating with deep sexy bowing interspersed with syncopated plucking – I just can’t get enough! Todd has a voice which is a delight to listen to and his instrumentation on guitars banjo and stomp come together to create a magical music experience... The vocal blend of Sivan and Todd is awesome!

Besides having a unique and fascinating sound the songs of The April Maze tell stories. I love all the songs on this CD … I guess if I had to pick a favourite it would be “Where Do they Go”, co-written with Canadian singer/songwriter Faye Blais, Steve Mayhew and Arlo Picasso Enmark.

Recycled Soul was produced in the studio of Hugh McDonald (Redgum) who also plays Bass, mandolin, bouzouki, violin, keys and Backing Vox on the CD.

Guest musicians are Sophie Kingston, Catherine Leslie, Lizanne Friebel and Lilli waters on violin and Anna Petelin on viola, Jason Chalmers on Sax and Andrew Rogers on drums.

I would also like to add that the presentation of this CD (using recycled materials) is creative and certainly relevant to the standard of perfection of the music. It is simple but the photographer, Haydn Cattach, has done a superb job – buy the CD – have a look and a listen. AND it’s ONLY $20!! What value!

Get it from their website at www.aprilmaze.com.

Mary B

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